May 6, 2016 · Plumber's putty for basket strainers, and here's why: if the sink users accidentally break the seal between the strainer and the sink, it will leak whenever there is water being …

May 13, 2019 · The manufacturer of the new Garbage Disposal we are installing in a couple days says IF you have a stainless steel sink do not use plumber putty under the sink flange when …

Sep 29, 2005 · putty "Decades" ago plumber's putty was used to set the toilets, like the wax rings are used now. But even then the putty was not used to seal around the base of the toilet. It …

May 2, 2010 · Back to the question>>> plumbers putty is never used on threads of any kind. PIPE DOPE, also called pipe thread paste, is what to use. Great White, Megaloc, Rectorseal …

Aug 19, 2021 · Plumber's putty should stay soft within limits. If you can't readily dent that stuff with a screwdriver, it is probably something other than plumber's putty. I am wondering if you could, …

May 4, 2009 · I'm installing a new lift and turn bathtub drain. The new drain is packaged with a rubber gasket, and the instructions seem to show that the gasket goes underneath the drain lip …

Sep 25, 2009 · Don't use Silicone, grout, plaster or putty. Putty is just some clay with oil in it. It's the worst thing you could use. Clear PolySeamSeal, it's in the painting department. The shims …

Aug 5, 2010 · The AS Cadets I just put in have a plastic base part on them. I, as I've always done (right or wrong but hopefully right), put plumber's putty under the faucet fixtures and tightened …

Jan 6, 2017 · Is there another make of stainless putty that is ok to use on acrylic tub drains? Can Stain-Free plumber?s putty be used when installing the drain on an Acrylic tub and / or shower …

Dec 4, 2018 · Plumbers putty will eventually harden and it really wont help here. If you're worried use a little "clear" caulking. Apply a thin bead and after the faucet is tighten down wipe away …